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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream versus Etude House Soon Jung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm .

Last updated on December 10, 2023. Published on August 31, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
Facial Treatment South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Reduces Irritation (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Etude House Soon Jung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 8.

Etude House Soon Jung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Etude House Soon Jung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.

Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.

Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.

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COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Etude House Soon Jung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Etude House Soon Jung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

This is a synthetic polymer. It helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness and gel-like feel.

It is also an emulsifer, meaning it prevents ingredients such as oil and water from separating. It also helps evenly disperse other ingredients.

COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Etude House Soon Jung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

Etude House Soon Jung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

8
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.

COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Etude House Soon Jung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Stabilising
Community Rating: Loved

Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.

As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.

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COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 27.

Etude House Soon Jung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm contains this as ingredient number 25.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.

Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.

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COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Etude House Soon Jung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm contains this as ingredient number 24.

11
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.

Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.

One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.

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COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Etude House Soon Jung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

43% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet
48% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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COSRX Pure Fit Cica Cream 30 ingredients

3.3 /5
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Etude House Soon Jung Centella 5-Panthensoside Cica Balm 29 ingredients

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